85/1497 Crucibles (6), ceramic, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, maker unknown
85/1498 Ladles (2), (metallurgists), iron, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, maker unknown, c 1950
85/1499 Pit saw, steel blade, wooden handle, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, maker unknown, 1950-1960
85/1500 Pitch-fork, (garden or hay), used at Sydney Observatory workshop, 1930-1950
Two rain gauge measuring cylinders.85/1913 Rain gauges (2), measuring cylinders, glass, made by Angelo Tornaghi, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1861-1900
85/1914 Sieve, cylindrical, copper, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, [Australia]
85/1915 Funnel, conical, ceramic, size 6 (or 9), used at Sydney Observatory workshop, [1930-1950]
85/1916 Mortar & pestle, ceramic, used at Sydney Observatory workshop, made in [England]
85/1917 Cylinder, glass, graduated, used at Sydney Observatory
85/1918 Cylinder, glass, graduated, stoppered, used at Sydney Observatory, Australia, 20th century
85/1919 Measuring vessel, possibly rain gauge, glass with spout, used at Sydney Observatory
85/1920 Tubing (2 pieces), chemical glassware, used at Sydney Observatory
85/1921 Watch glasses (2), used at Sydney Observatory
85/1922 Test tube, fused silica, used at Sydney Observatory
85/1923 Tube, sealed glass, containing liquid, used at Sydney Observatory
85/1924 Glass discharge tube, used at Sydney Observatory
85/1925 Discharge tubes (3), glass, (containing powders), used at Sydney Observatory
85/1926 Vessels (5), glass, handblown, used at Sydney Observatory
85/1927 Filter flask, glass, used at Sydney Observatory, Crown, Australia
85/1928 Boiling flasks (2), glass, used at Sydney Observatory
85/1929 Funnel & filter chamber, porcelain/glass, used at Sydney Observatory, Buchner's, Japan/England
85/1930 Roentgen tubes (2), X-ray, used at Sydney Observatory, Newton & Co, London, England
Names
Sydney Observatory Collection
IDs
1964
http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/collection=Sydney_Observatory
Descriptions
A collection of objects relating to and used at the Sydney Observatory from when the Observatory commenced in 1859 until the 1982. Objects include astronomical equipment, scientific instruments and furniture.
The first astronomer appointed to Sydney's new observatory in the 1850s was Reverend William Scott. He supervised the construction of the Observatory which was completed in 1859. The Sydney Observatory continued to operate until the 1982. As well as astronomical work, research by scientists and astronomers included surveying, time-keeping, meteorology, magnetic observations and tidal studies. In 1982 the management of the Observatory and its collection was transferred to the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences. The collection includes almost 300 objects that were used at the Observatory. These include astronomical instruments and equipment as well as scientific instruments and furniture. Many objects, such as telescopes and the time ball, are still located at the Observatory.
By appointment
Subjects
Astronomical equipment; Furniture; Scientific equipment
Astronomy; Sydney Observatory
Coverage Spatial
Observatory Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Coverage Temporal
1859
1982
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Dates
2013-12-10 14:08